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• Approval by the federal Department of Agriculture for crop insurance for Island fruit crops and orchards will be the subject of a series of five islandwide "Listening Sessions," beginning Wednesday for local farmers. The sessions are hosted by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), and AgriLogic Inc., the consulting firm contracted by the USDA to develop the insurance policies. On Sept. 26, USDA approved the addition of a number of Island crops i including bananas, coffee, guava, lychee, mango, papaya, rambutan and atemoya i to existing approved insurance programs for macadamia nuts and nursery production. At the upcoming discussions, farmers will be able to see how the insurance program will work, help them manage risk on their farm, and offer a chance to tell those developing policies what is needed in terms of coverage. Each of the hour discussions begins at 2:30 p.m. at various CTAHR extension offices. Information: Dr. Kent Fleming, 989-3416.

• Kona: Wednesday, Kainaliu Extension Office. 322-4892.
• Hilo: Friday, Komohana Extension Office. 959-9155.
• Maui: Nov. 18, Kahului Extension Office. 878-1213.
• O'ahu: Nov. 22, Pearl City Extension Office. 453-6050.
• Kaua'i: Nov. 25, Kaua'i Extension Office. 274-3471.

• The new University of Hawai'i medical school complex, undergoing construction on 10 acres in Kaka'ako, will be the subject of an address Thursday by UH medical school dean Dr. Edwin C. Cadman. The speech, "KAKA'AKO BIO-MEDICINE RESEARCH PARK: A Vision Becomes Reality," will be part of the breakfast forum meeting of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Hawai'i chapter, scheduled 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Pacific Club. Fee; nonmembers welcomed. RSVP by tomorrow: Barbie Rosario, 845-4994.

• Some of the new programs, technologies and telescopes on the local "horizon" will be outlined in a presentation Nov. 21 at a luncheon meeting of the Hawai'i Society of Corporate Planners. The discussion, "ASTRONOMY AND HAWAI'I i MADE FOR EACH OTHER, THE FUTURE IS NOW," is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. sign-in to 1:30 p.m., in the Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki's Mauna Kea Ballroom. Speaking will be Rolf-Peter Kudritzki, director of the University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy. Fee; guests welcomed. Early registration by Friday: 537-2356.

TUESDAY

• THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE, Hawai'i chapter, general membership meeting, 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Topic: "Recodification of Hawai'i's Condominium Laws," including discussion of major changes in the law and the impact it will have on real estate in Hawai'i. Speakers: Mitchell A. Imanaka, managing principal, Imanaka Kudo & Fujimoto; and Gordon M. Arakaki, staff attorney, state Real Estate Commission. Information: 845-4994.

• A free, three-part "BASIC INVESTING WORKSHOP," sponsored by Edward Jones investment company, will be offered 6 to 7:30 p.m. three successive Tuesdays i tomorrow, Nov. 19 and 26 i at their offices at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Information: 543-6034.

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU will offer free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, scheduled 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the center's offices in Suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St., will offer advice on business startup, marketing plans, loans, employee handbooks and access to capital. Free. Reservations: 521-6221.

• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to all small business owners interested in using computer technology to improve and expand business operations and management. The program is sponsored by the Small Business Resource Center, in partnership with the Small Business Administration, the city Office of Economic Development, Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, Hawai'i Women's Business Center, and SCORE. The program is open to all clients of the center who have attended a center orientation, offered 9 a.m. Tuesdays or 2 p.m. Thursdays at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., (#A). Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.

• Former city and state employees are invited to learn more about new options for their 457 Deferred Compensation Plan distribution, at a FREE RETIREMENT WORKSHOP tomorrow, sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm. The workshop is scheduled 6 p.m. in their offices at 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206. Reservations: 596-0076.

WEDNESDAY

• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter, monthly dinner meeting, 5:45 to 8:45 p.m., Wednesday at the Japanese Cultural Center. Fee. RSVP by today: Corinne Nakamura, 591-2772, #236.

THURSDAY

• A "FUEL ETHANOL WORK-SHOP," sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, with support from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (5 p.m. reception follows) Thursday at the Ala Moana Hotel. The workshop is one of a series of state-coordinated events intended to educate consumers, mechanics and policymakers on the implications of the new automotive fuel. Also planned are a number of upcoming free evening classes for automotive service technicians at community colleges statewide. Information: 587-3809.

• The HAWAI'I SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK will present a seminar covering entrepreneurship, keys for success and sources of capital. "Starting a Business in Hawaii" is scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Information and registration: 522-8131, Ext. 221.

• A luncheon panel discussion on Hawai'i's proposed CARE PLUS program and its impact on business and the community will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, at The Pacific Club, sponsored by the Grassroot Institute of Hawai'i. Panelists will include Stephen Moses, president of the Center for Long-Term Care Financing; Kevin Sypneiwski, president of Assist Guide Inc.; Laudra Eber, president of TLC Hawai'i Inc.; and Jerry Russo, who holds a doctorate in economics. Fee. RSVP by today: Dick Rowland, 487-4959.

• Campbell Estate trustee David Heenan will speak on his latest book, "Double Lives," and comment on current local and national business and political topics at the noon luncheon meeting Thursday of the EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU at O'ahu Country Club. Fee; guests welcomed. Information: Ed Kemper, 524-0330.

• The "ROAD TO LONG-TERM CARE," is the topic of a free workshop, sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday at 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108A, 'Aiea. Reservations: 487-1800.

• Three topics i increasing sales, educational funding and long-term care i will be discussed at a half-day seminar Thursday, sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Honolulu chapter. The seminar, at the 'Ilikai Hotel's Pacific Ballroom, will qualify for continuing education credits:

• 8 to 9:15 a.m.: "Eight Ways to double Your Business," by Caron Broederdorf, owner of the "boutique" real estate firm, Caron B. Realty.
• 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.: "529 Plans i Educational Funding After the 2001 Tax Law," by Clayton Hill, sales agent and field supervisor for Prudential financial, and current, and three-time member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
• 10:40 to 11:40 a.m.: "Doing Well by Doing Good: The Principles of Long-Term Care," by Stephen A. Moses, president of The Center for Long-Term Care Financing, in Seattle, and an expert and innovator in the field of long-term care. Fee; nonmembers welcomed. Reservations: 394-3451.

• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking opportunity for small-business owners and professionals, meets 12:01 to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Call: Tracy Nakashima, 525-6028.

UPCOMING

• A half-day workshop on effective strategies and skills to manage workplace expectations and transform attitudes will be offered Nov. 20, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management, Hawai'i chapter. The program is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. breakfast buffet to noon at the Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room. Fee; student and nonmember rates available. Early RSVP by Wednesday: 236-2429.

• The Raymond James Financial Services Inc. fall schedule of seminars includes:

• "Making Sense of your Investment Statements," 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday and Nov. 20 and Dec. 3 and 10.

• "How to Pick Annuities and Mutual Funds in a Bear Market," 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday and Dec. 7. The seminars will be at 1221 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 6E.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance. By fax: 525-6763. By mail: Coming Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. By e-mail: business@honoluluadvertiser.com.